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Nonstop service planned to five destinations As construction continues on McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal, Avelo Airlines has announced it will begin service on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Known since its start in the 1970s as general aviation airport TKI,...
A key infrastructure agreement tied to the Farmersville Parkway project won city council approval March 16. The deal with the North Texas Municipal Water District advances plans for a treated water pipeline to support long-term growth. The agreement allows the city to...
Access to government records allows citizens to see how public decisions are made, how taxpayer dollars are spent and how local officials conduct the public’s business. The importance of those rights is highlighted each year during Sunshine Week, observed this year...
Funeral ledgers discovered beneath Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Funeral Home, in July 2024. They have been digitized and are now accessible through UNT’s Portal to Texas History. Courtesy photo For more than a century, the names of North Texas residents recorded in fragile...
Members of VFW Post 7426 assist with the retirement of the flag at South State Bank. The post’s inaugural golf scramble is set for Saturday, April 11. Courtesy photo It is time to tee up for the inaugural Stars and Stripes Scramble presented by Farmersville VFW Post...
Sports
Farmersville senior Levi McAbee makes a diving catch during a recent home game against Community. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For the past five years, Farmersville senior Mason Day has been competing in robotics. One...
Farmersville senior running back Marquis Oshodi hands the ball to a game official during Friday's home game against Caddo Mills. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By Art Stricklin [email protected] Caddo Mills took advantage of two key Farmersville second...
Farmersville junior Breelynn Pollard poses for pictures at the District 13-4A cross country meet. She placed second with a time of 13:34. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] Breelynn Pollard has always been one of the fastest runners on the...
Farmersville senior wide receiver Sam Stone raises his finger into the air as he runs into the end zone for one of his three touchdown receptions against Bonham on Friday. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Farmersville...
Farmersville senior Marquis Oshodi (6) has 10 rushing touchdowns through five games. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] When Kingsley Akinwole was hired as Farmersville head boys basketball coach on June 7, his son, Marquis...
Education
Lavon Police Chief Mike Jones says a 14-year-old murder suspect has been arrested without incident. The chief said the boy, a student at Community Trails Middle School, was apprehended Monday, Dec. 15, in Dallas. Jones said the suspect was sought in connection with...
Last week, the FISD Child Nutrition Department began offering a free meal program to children 18 and younger and to enrolled students with disabilities 21 years old or younger within the district. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of...
A confetti cannon, along with the traditional cap toss, signaled the end of graduation ceremonies for the Farmersville High School Class of 2024 Tuesday, May 21, at the CUTX Event Center in Allen. Family, friends and Farmersville ISD administrative staff gathered to...
Farmersville ISD proudly debuted its latest facility constructed at the high school using funds from the $65 million bond approved by voters in May 2021. The passage of the $98M bond will provide funds for future improvements. Photo courtesy Farmersville ISD. The...
Farmersville High School’s top two academic finishers are heading in different directions in pursuit of the same goal. They are seeking successful careers in divergent occupations. The FHS Class of 2024 valedictorian is Mariana Arteaga, the daughter of Javier and...
Life & Style
Romantic getaways that focus on connection, calm and shared experience This season, a growing number of travelers are approaching romantic getaways differently. Rather than booking traditional Valentine’s packages or large resorts, many are opting for destinations...
The holidays are far from ho hum in Farmersville as the city, local businesses and volunteers plan for — and work hard — to create a festive atmosphere with lights, entertainment and much more. The 2022 debut of Farmersville Lights happens Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m....
It’s that time of year again and soon Farmersville Parkway will be all aglow as the light display kicks off its third year of bringing joy to visitors and Farmersville residents while supporting area charities. The official lighting ceremony, complete with a seasonal...
The Farmersville Outreach Alliance Angel Tree Program is amid its busy season signing up, and then collecting gifts for the children in need. Organizer Judy Brandon said they have 177 Angels signed up and volunteers won’t rest until all the Angels are adopted. “We are...
Following a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, two Farmersville Army veterans, along with veterans from four other communities, were thanked for their service with the gift of handmade quilts last week. Quilts of Valor were draped over the six veterans by...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore’s great grandmother had one cure for everything. He wishes she’d used Lavoris instead of Dr. Tichenor’s. When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me. Before the...
In the movie “The Big Chill,” a group of old friends gather for the funeral of one of their own, and it turns into a reunion. Recently, a group of my old friends gathered for a reunion, and it turned into a gathering for a funeral. I got the call on the way to the...
Print from John Moore’s personal collection. When I was a child, there was a painting that hung on my grandmother’s kitchen wall. It portrayed a man who was praying over a meal of bread and what appeared to be a bowl of soup. Near the man was a book, which I always...
While much of America enjoys four equal seasons, those of us in Texas celebrate two: Hot and less hot. Between October and February, it’s kinda cold in Texas. The rest of the year, it’s hot and humid. But, as September gives way to October, there is a feeling, albeit...
Former Farmersville Chief of Police with Wyndi Viegel-Gaudette, former news editor for The Farmersville Times. One of the toughest parts about growing older is dealing with unexpected losses. This week, I lost a great friend, mentor and phenomenal human, the former...
